Newspaper Source

About this Database

The largest of the news databases found in TexShare, Newspaper Source provides full-text material covering all subjects for 245 regional U.S. newspapers, 18 international newspapers, 6 newswires, 9 newspaper columns, and 35 radio and television news transcripts. The coverage dates vary by newspaper, but go as far back as 1995 for The Christina Science Monitor. Other examples of full-text newspapers are USA Today, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Times (London) and the Toronto Star. CBS News, National Public Radio (NPR), and Fox News are examples of television and radio news transcripts found in Newspaper Source. The database also contains complete indexing and abstracts for 4 national newspapers.

Alert: Because of its expansive coverage, it may take some practice in learning how to best refine your search in order to get the best results. The search functions are hosted by EBSCO and utilize their web interface. When going to the search interface, it automatically goes to the Advanced Search tab, be sure to change it to Basic Search or Visual Search, as desired and that the database indicated is indeed Newspaper Source.

Searching Newspaper Source

There are 3 different ways to conduct searches; basic, advanced, and visual searching.

Basic Search

To be used when conducting casual searches or general information seeking, browsing, or reading. Follow the steps below:

1.Enter search term in the Find field and click search. This will usually be the name of the news source you want. Example: Enter Los Angeles Times

2.Use the Refine Search tab to narrow or limit the search by date, or publication type. Example: Enter Los Angeles Times, for the month of March 2007 and ending with April 2007.

3.Utilize Boolean operators (and, or, not) to limit the search. Example: The Times London or New York.

Advanced Search

To be used for in-depth information seeking. The search function automatically provides Boolean operators (and, or, not). Follow the steps below:

1.Enter up to 3 search terms in the Find field and select the appropriate Boolean operator. You will also need to select a field in which the search term will appear. This is optional and can be left to the default.

2.Use the Refine Search tab to further narrow or limit the search by date, publication type.

3.Boolean operators are automatically provided. Select the appropriate operator.

Visual Search

To be used for a visual representation of how the search term fits in with relation to other categories or subjects. A visual search searches across subjects. Follow the steps below:

1.Enter search term in the Find field.

2.Utilize Boolean operators (and, or, not) as appropriate, or needed.

3.The circles represent categories. Within the circles, subcategories are provided. Click on the circle to view the contents.

4.The squares are the links to the specific articles. Click the square to access the article.

5.To go in and out of circles or squares, just click outside the shape. Zooming in and out of shapes narrows or broadens the search.

6.To return to the entire map, click on Top Level.

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This page was created by Adriana Trujillo in Spring 2007.
INF 382S: Library Instruction and Information Literacy, taught by Dr. Loriene Roy
School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin